Caldwell, ID Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Caldwell | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,721 | 1,920,240 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1931.6 | 23.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.07% | 2.11% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.8 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 15,430 | 693,697 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Caldwell grew by 32.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 47,330 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Caldwell has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Caldwell | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,913 | $74,676 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.62% | 6.16% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Caldwell is about 13% lower than in Idaho.
Housing
| Metric | Caldwell | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $311,671 | $355,887 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,055 | $1,150 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.1% | 72.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Caldwell is about 24.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,055 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Caldwell spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Caldwell | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 17.9 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.8 | 35.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 149 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,784 | $4,633 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,709 | 4,714 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,791 | 865 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Caldwell is 22 minutes, longer than the 18 minutes in Idaho.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Caldwell has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Caldwell | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 27.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.97 | 2.66 | 2.54 |
Health
Caldwell has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Caldwell | Idaho Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.0% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.6% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Caldwell, ID Compared With Nearby Cities
How Caldwell, ID compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell, ID | 48,721 | $64,913 #2/2 | $311,671 #2/2 | 22.4 min #1/2 |
| Nampa, ID | 96,268 | $70,043 | $353,866 | 22.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Caldwell, Idaho.
What is the population of Caldwell, Idaho?
The population of Caldwell, Idaho is 48,721, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Caldwell, Idaho?
The population density of Caldwell, Idaho is 1931.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Caldwell, Idaho?
The median household income in Caldwell, Idaho is $64,913, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Caldwell, Idaho?
The median home price in Caldwell, Idaho is $311,671, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Caldwell, Idaho?
The unemployment rate in Caldwell, Idaho is 4.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.